阅读说明：本技术 具有咬合附件和正畸辅助物集成的间接粘接托盘 (Indirect adhesive tray with integration of occlusal attachments and orthodontic aids ) 是由 H·佟 R·李 安德鲁·魏斯海默 于 2020-02-28 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种可以转移正畸托槽、咬合附件和/或正畸辅助物的正畸间接粘接托盘。间接粘接托盘可以基于粘接模型进行数字化设计和3D打印或制造。间接粘接托盘可以转移正畸托槽、咬合附件和正畸辅助物到任何牙齿表面。间接粘接托盘可以被设计为转移不同的大小、形状、及咬合开口量或功能矫正量的咬合附件。(An orthodontic indirect bonded tray capable of transferring orthodontic brackets, occlusal attachments and/or orthodontic aids. The indirect bonded tray can be digitally designed and 3D printed or manufactured based on a bonding model. The indirect bonded tray can transfer orthodontic brackets, occlusal attachments and orthodontic aids to any tooth surface. The indirect adhesive tray can be designed to transfer bite accessories of varying sizes, shapes, and bite openings or functional corrections.)

1. An indirect bonding tray includes apertures sized and configured to receive orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids for transfer to a patient's teeth.

2. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is comprised of a single component, multiple segments, or multiple segments for individual teeth.

3. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is comprised of a plurality of segments that differ in size, position, number of segments, and number of teeth per segment.

4. The indirect-bonded tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect-bonded tray is digitally designed and 3D printed.

5. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is manufactured using moldable material on a 3D printed bonding model with a digitized design of a non-functional placeholder for orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids.

6. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is manufactured using moldable material on a physical or 3D printed bonding model with temporarily placed functional orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids.

7. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray transfers orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids to any tooth surface.

8. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is configured to transfer a bite attachment configured to assist functional tooth movement to promote anti-bite or sagittal correction.

9. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is configured to transfer snap attachments configured to be digitally designed to differ in size and shape based on a snap opening amount or a functional correction amount.

10. The indirect bonding tray of any preceding claim, wherein the indirect bonding tray is configured to transfer orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and orthodontic aids composed of any material.

11. A method of manufacturing an indirectly bonded tray for transferring orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids to a patient's teeth, the method comprising:

3D printing a model of a patient's teeth;

placing a placeholder for orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids based on the 3D model of the patient's teeth;

forming an indirect bond by placing a moldable material over the model of the patient's teeth with the non-functional placeholder;

curing the indirect bonding tray; and

orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids are placed in the holes formed by the placeholders in the indirect bonded tray.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising digitally designing the 3D model of a patient's teeth.

13. The method of claims 11-12, wherein the bite attachment is configured to assist functional tooth movement to promote anti-bite or sagittal correction.

14. The method of claims 11-13, wherein the orthodontic aid comprises a powered arm and/or a button.

15. The method of claims 11-13 wherein disposing the placeholder includes disposing a non-functional placeholder.

16. The method of claims 11-14 wherein disposing the placeholder comprises disposing a functional placeholder.

Technical Field

The invention relates in certain aspects to orthodontic appliances, including orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, bite attachments (bite turbo) and indirect bonded trays.

Background

Disclosure of Invention

In some embodiments, disclosed herein is an indirect adhesive tray for transferring orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments to a patient's teeth. The indirect bonding tray has a tray having a lingual side, an occlusal side, and a buccal side and is configured to be mounted on at least a portion of a patient's dentition. The tray may include at least one aperture corresponding to at least one orthodontic bracket, orthodontic aid, or bite attachment. Orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids or bite attachments may be secured within corresponding apertures of the indirect bond tray. These holes can be placed on any tooth surface, allowing transfer of orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, or bite attachments to any tooth surface. The tray can include a plurality of apertures corresponding to a plurality of orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments.

In some embodiments, disclosed herein is an indirect adhesive tray that can transfer different types of bite attachments for different functions to assist in tooth movement. The snap fitting may be a pre-manufactured snap fitting or may be formed from a moldable material. The snap-fit attachment may be composed of various materials, such as metal or composite materials. The moldable material may also be made of various materials, such as composites, adhesives, or gels. The moldable material may be cured by a variety of methods, such as by light or chemicals. The bite attachments can be shaped to interact with teeth and/or other bite attachments to assist in tooth movement, such as overbite, sublabel, and/or sagittal correction.

In some embodiments, various methods for manufacturing an indirect bonding tray for transferring orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments to teeth are disclosed herein. The indirectly bonded tray can be digitally designed and 3D printed. Another embodiment may include a 3D printed model of the teeth with digitally placed placeholder orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments. The indirectly bonded tray may then be formed by using a moldable material that may be placed around the 3D printed physical model. Another embodiment may include a physical model that may be manufactured by various methods, such as casting or rapid prototyping. Orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments may be temporarily placed on the physical model. Moldable material may be placed around this physical model with the temporarily placed orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments. The indirectly bonded pallet may then be manufactured by placing a moldable material over this mold.

In some embodiments, an indirect bonding tray is disclosed that can have holes sized and configured to seat orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids for transfer onto a patient's teeth.

In some embodiments, the indirect bonding tray is comprised of a single component, multiple segments, or multiple segments for individual teeth.

In some embodiments, the indirect bonding tray can be comprised of a plurality of segments that vary in size, position, number of segments, and number of teeth per segment.

In some embodiments, the indirectly bonded tray is capable of digital design and 3D printing.

In some embodiments, the indirect bond tray can be manufactured using moldable materials on a 3D printed bonded model with a digitized design of a non-functional placeholder for orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids.

In some embodiments, the indirect bonding tray can be manufactured using moldable materials on a physical or 3D printed bonding model with temporarily placed functional orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids.

In some embodiments, the indirect adhesive tray is capable of transferring orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids to any tooth surface.

In some embodiments, the indirect adhesive tray can transfer an occlusal attachment that can be configured to assist in functional tooth movement to promote anti-bite or sagittal correction.

In some embodiments, the indirect adhesive tray can transfer snap attachments that can be digitally designed to differ in size and shape based on snap opening size or functional correction.

In some embodiments, the indirect bond tray is capable of transferring orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and orthodontic aids constructed of any material.

In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing an indirect bonding tray for transferring orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and/or orthodontic aids to a patient's teeth is disclosed. The method can include 3D printing a model of a patient's teeth. The method can include disposing a placeholder for an orthodontic bracket, an occlusal attachment, and/or an orthodontic aid on the 3D model of the patient's teeth. The method can include forming an indirect bond by placing a moldable material over a model of a patient's teeth having a non-functional placeholder. The method can include curing the indirect bonding tray. The method can include placing orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids in the holes formed by the placeholders in the indirect bonded tray.

In some embodiments, the method can include digitally designing a 3D model of the patient's teeth.

In some embodiments, the bite attachment is configured to assist functional tooth movement to promote anti-bite or sagittal correction.

In some embodiments, the orthodontic aid includes a powered arm and/or a button.

In some embodiments, disposing the placeholder can include disposing a non-functional placeholder.

In some embodiments, disposing the placeholder can include disposing a functional placeholder.

Drawings

The drawings are illustrative of embodiments and do not represent all possible embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1A illustrates a gingival supplementary view of one embodiment of an indirect bonding tray having apertures for lingual orthodontic brackets, buccal orthodontic buttons and occlusal attachments;

FIG. 1B illustrates a gingival supplementary view of one embodiment of the indirectly bonded tray with lingual orthodontic brackets, buccal orthodontic buttons and occlusal attachments;

FIG. 1C illustrates an occlusal view of one embodiment of an indirectly bonded tray mounted on a tooth for transferring individual components of lingual orthodontic brackets, buccal orthodontic buttons and occlusal attachments;

FIG. 1D illustrates an occlusal view of one embodiment of a segmented indirect bonding tray mounted on a tooth to transfer lingual orthodontic brackets, buccal orthodontic buttons or power arms and occlusal attachments;

FIG. 1E illustrates an auxiliary view of one embodiment of a single-tooth indirect bonded tray with lingual orthodontic brackets, buccal orthodontic buttons and occlusal attachments;

fig. 1F shows an occlusal view of a 3D printed bonded model with a non-functional placeholder for orthodontic brackets, buttons and occlusal attachments. An indirectly bonded tray can be manufactured using this 3D printing model;

fig. 1G shows an occlusal view of a physical model with temporarily placed functional lingual brackets, orthodontic buttons and occlusal attachments. An indirectly bonded tray can be made using this model;

FIG. 2A illustrates a cross-sectional side (or medial/distal) view of one embodiment of an indirect bonding tray capable of transferring an anterior-lingual occlusal attachment and a buccal bracket;

FIG. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional side (or mesial/distal) view of one embodiment of an indirect bonding tray capable of transferring the anterior contra-occlusal incisal end occlusal attachment and lingual bracket;

FIG. 2C illustrates a cross-sectional side (or medial/distal) view of one embodiment of an indirect adhesive tray capable of transferring a rear back-biting bite accessory;

figure 2D illustrates an anterior (or buccal) view of one embodiment of an indirect adhesive tray capable of transferring a sagittal appliance bite accessory.

Detailed Description

Systems and methods for integrating snap-in accessories into indirect adhesive trays are disclosed herein. Bite attachments are a combination of composite materials (build dups) used to create spaces between teeth and/or to prevent bracket collisions when a patient bites.

Traditionally, indirect bonded (IDB) trays have been used for orthodontics to transfer the planned positions of individual orthodontic brackets from a physical or digital study model to a patient's teeth. The IDB tray will include a number of "holes" or "indentations" into which orthodontic brackets can be placed and then transferred to the patient's teeth. Other aids used in orthodontics, such as bite attachments, buttons, or powered arms, are typically glued directly to the teeth, which requires the clinician to spend more chair-side time.

In some embodiments, disclosed herein are IDB trays comprising apertures configured and shaped to seat orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and/or orthodontic aids, such as buttons or powered arms. Fig. 1A-E illustrate embodiments with orthodontic brackets, occlusal attachments, and/or buccal orthodontic aids. Fig. 1A shows a gingival assist view of the indirect bonding tray 100. The indirect bonded tray 100 can include one or more lingual orthodontic tray slots 102. The indirect bonding tray 100 can include one or more buccal orthodontic button apertures 104. The indirect bonded tray 100 can include one or more orthodontic tray slots 106. The illustrated indirect bonded tray 100 includes a lingual orthodontic bracket slot hole 102 for each tooth, an occlusal attachment hole 106 on the first molar, and a buccal orthodontic button hole 104 on the second molar. Other locations of the holes are contemplated. The indirect bonding tray 100 can be formed of a single component. The indirect bonding tray 100 can be formed of a plurality of components.

Fig. 1B shows a gingival supplementary view of the indirect bonded tray 100 with lingual orthodontic brackets 202 attached to each tooth. The lingual orthodontic brackets 202 are mounted in the lingual orthodontic bracket slots 102. Fig. 1B shows a gingival assist view of the indirect bonded tray 100 with a buccal orthodontic button 204 attached to the second molar. The buccal orthodontic button 204 is received in the buccal orthodontic button aperture 104. Fig. 1B shows a gingival supplementary view of the indirect bonding tray 100 with a snapped snap attachment 206. The bite attachments 206 are received in the bite orthodontic bracket holes 106.

Fig. 1C shows an occlusal view of the indirectly bonded tray 100 mounted on the teeth to transfer lingual orthodontic brackets 202 to each tooth, an occlusal bite attachment 206 to the first molar, and a buccal orthodontic button 204 to the second molar. Although lingual orthodontic brackets 202, occlusal attachments 206, and buccal orthodontic buttons 204 are shown, the indirect adhesive tray 100 can include or exclude any combination of these features. While lingual orthodontic brackets 202 are shown for each tooth, other configurations are also contemplated.

Fig. 1D shows a segmented indirect bonding tray 110. The segmented indirect bonding tray 110 can include any of the features of the indirect bonding tray 100. Fig. 1D shows an occlusal view of the indirect bonding tray 110 mounted on teeth to transfer lingual orthodontic brackets 202 to each tooth, an occlusal bite attachment 206 to a first molar, and a buccal orthodontic button 204 to a second lower right molar. The indirect bonding tray 110 is mounted on the tooth to transfer the buccal power arm 210 to the lower left second molar. The indirect bonding tray 110 is segmented into three components.

Fig. 1E shows a single-tooth indirect bonding tray 120. The single-tooth indirect bonding tray 120 is mounted on the second molar. Fig. 1E shows an occlusal view of a single-tooth indirect bonding tray 120 transferring lingual orthodontic brackets 202, occlusal attachments 206, and buccal orthodontic buttons 204.

As shown in fig. 1C-E, IDB trays 100, 110, and 120 may transfer their components in whole, in sections, or to individual teeth. The size, location, number of segments, and number of teeth per segment of the indirect bonding tray segments may vary.

IDB trays capable of transferring orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and aids can be manufactured in a variety of ways. The IDB tray may be digitally designed and 3D printed and corresponding orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments may be placed in the 3D printed holes. The indirect bonding tray can be 3D printed for a single tooth, segments of any number of teeth, or the entire arch.

FIG. 1F illustrates one embodiment of a bonding model 300 with non-functional space-occupying brackets, bite attachments, and aids that may be 3D printed, all made of the same material in some cases. Fig. 1F shows a snap-in view of the 3D printed adhesive model 300. The model 300 includes non-functional placeholders for features such as lingual orthodontic brackets 302, buccal orthodontic buttons 304, and/or occlusal attachments 306, although others can be included. An indirect bonding tray can be manufactured using this bonding model 300. The non-functional placeholder contains the same size or shape as the corresponding feature, e.g. a 3D outline. The IDB pallet may then be manufactured by placing moldable material over this mold 300. Orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments may be placed within their respective apertures formed of moldable material.

Fig. 1G illustrates one embodiment of a bonding model with functional orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and aids temporarily placed on a stone (stone) or 3D printed model. Fig. 1G shows an occlusal view of a bonding model 310 including temporarily placed functional lingual orthodontic brackets 202, buccal orthodontic buttons 204, and occlusal attachments 206. An indirect bonding tray can be manufactured using this bonding model. The IDB pallet may then be manufactured by placing moldable material over this mold 310. After curing the moldable material, the indirect bond tray may be removed from the bonding model with and/or without orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments. Any orthodontic brackets, orthodontic aids, and/or bite attachments that do not transfer directly from the physical model can be placed in the holes of the indirect stick tray. The moldable material may be cured by a variety of methods, such as by light or chemicals. Such moldable material may be a variety of materials, such as a polyvinyl siloxane or a flowable adhesive. IDB trays made of moldable material may be cut into multiple segments or for individual teeth.

In some embodiments, IDB trays with bite attachments placed on other tooth surfaces than the occlusal surface are disclosed herein, as shown in fig. 1A-G. Fig. 2A illustrates one embodiment of the indirect adhesive tray 130 capable of transferring the lingual occlusion accessory 208 to the anterior teeth. Lingual occlusal attachments 208 on the upper anterior teeth promote occlusal detachment, which may assist in deep occlusal correction.

Figure 2B illustrates one embodiment of the indirect bonding tray 140 that is capable of transferring the incise end bite attachment 210 to the anterior teeth. This incisor end fitting 210 may be placed over the lower anterior teeth and have a bevel to help correct the anterior tooth back-biting. When the upper incisors are engaged with the inclined surfaces of the incisor end engagement attachments, forward inclination of the upper incisors and backward inclination of the lower incisors may be caused.

Fig. 2C illustrates one embodiment of the indirect adhesive tray 150 capable of transferring the occlusal attachments 212 onto the posterior teeth, which has a bevel to help correct posterior tooth back occlusion. The posterior anti-bite attachment 212 may include creating the necessary facial crown cusps or lingual crown cusps on the upper and lower molars to correct the posterior anti-bite.

Fig. 2D illustrates one embodiment of the indirect adhesive tray 160 capable of transferring a snap attachment 214, the snap attachment 214 capable of facilitating sagittal correction. The bite attachment 214 can be positioned and beveled to allow for the disengagement and repositioning of the occluded premolars and thereby slide along the beveled surfaces to aid in sagittal correction, which functions similarly to an orthodontic functional appliance.

In some embodiments, IDB trays are disclosed herein in which orthodontic brackets, bite attachments, and orthodontic aids have been digitally designed for optimal placement of effective tooth movement. The size, shape and amount of bite opening or functional correction can be programmed into the bite accessory design. These IDB trays can transfer orthodontic brackets, bite attachments and orthodontic aids composed of any material.

U.S. publication No.2018/0153651, published 2018 at 06, 07, can find more information, and is incorporated by reference in its entirety. The bonding system can include any of the features described in the appendix. The bonding system can be used for any of the methods described in the appendix.

It is intended that the scope of the invention herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. The invention is not to be limited to the specific forms or methods disclosed, but to cover all equivalents, modifications, and alternatives falling within the scope and spirit of the various embodiments described and the appended claims.

Various other modifications, adaptations and alternative designs are certainly possible in light of the above teachings. It is, therefore, to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. It is contemplated that various combinations or subcombinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments disclosed above may be made and still fall within one or more of the inventions. Moreover, any particular feature, aspect, method, property, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, etc. disclosed herein in connection with one embodiment can be used with all other embodiments set forth herein. Thus, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Therefore, it is intended that the scope of the invention herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the particular forms or methods disclosed, but to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments described and the appended claims. Any methods disclosed herein need not be performed in the order listed. The methods disclosed herein include certain actions taken by the practitioner; however, they may also include any third party indication of such actions, whether explicit or implicit. For example, the act of "attaching a strap to an orthodontic bracket" includes "directing the strap to be attached to the orthodontic bracket". The ranges disclosed herein also include any and all overlaps, subranges, and combinations thereof. Words such as "up to," "at least," "greater than," "less than," "between," and the like include the recited number. As used herein, a number preceded by a term such as "approximately", "about", and "substantially", includes the recited number (e.g., about 10% > -10%), and also represents an amount close to the recited amount that still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. For example, the terms "approximately", "about", and "substantially" may refer to an amount within 10% of the stated amount, an amount within 5% of the stated amount, an amount within 1% of the stated amount, an amount within 0.1% of the stated amount, and an amount within 0.01% of the stated amount.